CVE-2021-43828

Name: CVE-2021-43828
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-14T20:15:07.68+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-43828 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. PatrOwl is a free and open-source solution for orchestrating Security Operations. In versions prior to 1.77 an improper privilege management (IDOR) has been found in PatrowlManager. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PatrOwl is a free and open-source solution for orchestrating Security Operations. In versions prior to 1.77 an improper privilege management (IDOR) has been found in PatrowlManager. All imports findings file is placed under /media/imports/<owner_id>/<tmp_file> In that, owner_id is predictable and tmp_file is in format of import_<ownder_id>_<time_created>, for example: import_1_1639213059582.json This filename is predictable and allows anyone without logging in to download all finding import files This vulnerability is capable of allowing unlogged in users to download all finding imports file. Users are advised to update to 1.7.7 as soon as possible. There are no known workarounds.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.37%

68.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Patrowl	Patrowlmanager	< 1.7.7

References

https://github.com/Patrowl/PatrowlManager/security/advisories/GHSA-x4wp-xvq7-w5vrThird Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/fe6248f1-603d-43df-816c-c75534a56f72Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Patrowl/PatrowlManager/security/advisories/GHSA-x4wp-xvq7-w5vrThird Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/fe6248f1-603d-43df-816c-c75534a56f72Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 14, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-43828?

How severe is CVE-2021-43828?

CVE-2021-43828 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43828?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST